National Museum of Industrial History, Bethlehem

Name: National Museum of Industrial History
Address: 602 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, 18015-1354, United States
Telephone: +1 610-694-6644

#5 among attractions in Bethlehem

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The National Museum of Industrial History, housed in the former facility of Bethlehem Steel, is a museum affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution that seeks to preserve, educate, and display the industrial history of the nation. It holds a collection of artifacts from the textile, steel and iron, and propane gas industries. The NMIH holds a significant collection of industrial machinery on loan from the Institute's National Museum of American History. The museum also has a large collection of documents, machinery, photographs, and other archival material from Bethlehem Steel. ()

Established: 2016Coordinates: 40°36'46"N, 75°22'16"W

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602 E 2nd StSouth BethlehemBethlehem 18015-1354 United States

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National Museum of Industrial History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem, Moravian Museum, Moravian Book Shop, Colonial Industrial Quarter.

0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Casino
The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem, Bethlehem
20 min walk • The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem is an indoor shopping mall located inside the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It opened on November 1, 2011 and connects the casino and the hotel. The outlet center is located under the Minsi Trail Bridge.
0.7 miNW
Museum
Moravian Museum, Bethlehem
18 min walk • The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, also known as the 1741 Gemeinhaus and the Lewis David de Schweinitz Residence, is a historic house museum at 66 West Church Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Bookshop
Moravian Book Shop, Bethlehem
19 min walk • Moravian Book Shop is a book store based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1745 by the Moravian Church and lays claim to being the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the United States and the second oldest in the world. The Moravian Book Shop, as of June 2018, is also home to the Moravian College student bookstore.
0.8 miNW
Neighbourhood, Park, Historic walking areas
Colonial Industrial Quarter, Bethlehem
21 min walk • The Colonial Industrial Quarter of Bethlehem, PA is considered America's earliest industrial park.
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Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Wind Creek Bethlehem, Bethlehem
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Bridge
Hill to Hill Bridge, Bethlehem
19 min walk • The Hill to Hill Bridge is a road crossing of the Lehigh River linking the south and north sides of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1924, the bridge carries Pennsylvania Route 378 from Wyandotte Street on the city's south side to a series of ramps and viaducts on the north side.
0.5 miSW
Spiritual, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Packer Memorial Chapel, Bethlehem
13 min walk • Packer Memorial Chapel is a historic church on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1780 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Zoellner Arts Center, Bethlehem
9 min walk • Zoellner Arts Center is an arts center located on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It opened in 1997, having been endowed by a $6 million gift from Robert Zoellner and his wife Victoria.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Philip J. Fahy Memorial Bridge, Bethlehem
11 min walk • The Philip J. Fahy Memorial Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Lehigh River in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is locally known as The Fahy Bridge, The Fahy, or The New Street Bridge. It carries New Street in the city of Bethlehem across the river.
0.5 miW
40°36'44"N • 75°22'47"W
Banana Factory, Bethlehem
12 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
~1890 ftNE
Bridge, Historical place, Historic walking areas
Hoover Mason Trestle, Bethlehem
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Museum of Industrial History open?

National Museum of Industrial History is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Industrial History?

Nearby attractions include South Bethlehem Downtown Historic District, Bethlehem (6 min walk), Zoellner Arts Center, Bethlehem (9 min walk), Hoover Mason Trestle, Bethlehem (10 min walk), Monsoon gallery, Bethlehem (10 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of Industrial History by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of Industrial History:

Bus

South Bethlehem Bus Terminal (9 min walk)